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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.40, 279.54 and 147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.40, 279.54 and 147.39 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.40 : 279.54 = 147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.40/279.54 = 147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.40x = 279.54 × 147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.40x = 41,200.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,200.35/202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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